Baseball Discourse

MLB playoffs and talking with Dave Stevens


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Dave Stevens, Dan Lovallo MLB is floating the idea of changing its playoff format and I look back at an interview I did over the summer with Dave Stevens.  Those are among the topics I explore in my latest podcast.  My interview with Stevens begins at the 11:31 mark of the podcast. MLB has not officially announced any format change, and any change would have to be approved by the Players' Association, but that didn't stop me from offering an opinion.  And you will note I point out this plan is not as drastic as some might suggest.  I just hope if it comes to pass, baseball makes another change as well, as I point out in the podcast.  (How's that for a tease?) I have interviewed Stevens before, but the occasion of this interview was before a Hartford Yard Goats game this summer at Dunkin' Donuts Park.  The Yard Goats were hosting their annual Disability Dream and Do Baseball Camp the next day and Stevens was going to be among the instructors.  If you go to his website, which I link to in the first paragraph, you can read more about his story.  Stevens was born with no legs, but that did not stop him from realizing  his dreams, even playing a game with a professional baseball club. Stevens went on to a 20-year career at ESPN where he worked as a Coverage Editor and Assignment Desk Manager.  He also covered sports for a Minneapolis TV station.  During his illustrious career, he has won 7 National Sports Emmys.  He has covered Super Bowls, the World Series, NCAA Final Fours and so much more.  It seems whenever there is a major sporting event, Stevens is on the scene with great interviews and an enthusiasm and energy that know no bounds. As always, thanks for your support and I hope you enjoy the podcast.
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Baseball DiscourseBy Dan Lovallo